Darla Mercado

Darla Mercado writes about retirement issues and products, including taxes, annuities and 401(k) plans. She welcomes feedback and tips from readers on interesting topics. Outside of the newsroom, Darla spends her time inline skating, biking, running and swimming. She Tweets at: @Darla_Mercado

Darla Mercado
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Does Pru's hiring of DOL big signal reg changes for stable value?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2012
Does Pru's hiring of DOL big signal reg changes for stable value?

ERISA lawyers say recruitment of Davis suggests insurer could be prepping for new rules

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2012
Legg's plan for savings

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2012
Does The Hartford's VA buyout offer make sense for clients?

Could see more takers than buybacks proposed by rivals; 'great option if you're on your deathbed'

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2012
'Slap' to reps as Jackson National cuts VA features on short notice

Reps are none too thrilled with Jackson National's cuts to some VA features, particularly since the carrier offered only a few days' notice before the changes take effect. Said one harried adviser: "It's offensive."

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2012
Bizarre life settlement drama in Texas nearing an end

Investors to get their money back — in ten years or so

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2012
Choli rollers: Aviva to settle charges in alleged church insurance scam

Insurer originally sought $2.1 million in case involving 131 parishioners; only two defendants left

With VA bennies being jettisoned, customers hop on indexed annuities
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2012
With VA bennies being jettisoned, customers hop on indexed annuities

Search for guaranteed income boosts sales; rising stock market fails to lift VAs

Higher taxes = less retirement savings: IRI survey
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2012
Higher taxes = less retirement savings: IRI survey

Majority of boomers say a rise in marginal rates and FICA would crimp their ability to put money away

Low-cost long-term care? It's a southern thing
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2012
Low-cost long-term care? It's a southern thing

States below the Mason-Dixon line least expensive for nursing homes, assisted living

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2012
MassMutual keeps payout at 7% for '13